Stat: As per 2017, Poland has issued a total of 789,343 uniform Schengen visas from 823,101 visa applications received at Polish consulates and embassies around the world. The Visa rejection rate was 3.92%.

If self-employed:

If a student:

If retired:

Pension statement of the latest 6 months

If applicable:

Regular income generated by property proof of the latest 6 months

*Note: The signed application form must be accompanied the rest of the above-mentioned mandatory documents and handed personally at the appropriate embassy/consulate or its representative in your home country.

Apart from the general documentation required, accompanying should be other additional documents depending on the purpose of your Polish Visa application.

List of additional documents required for the most frequent purposes of Poland Visa Application:

Poland Tourist Schengen Visa:

Invitation letter with the address and phone number from family member or sponsor – if applicable

Poland Airport Transit Visa:

Poland Visa for Under-Age Children:

Proof of parent’s regular income (work contract with specified monthly income or a bank statement or business license)

Notarized travel permission from parent (parental travel consent)

If one parent lives in another country – their notarized parental travel consent

*Note: When applying at the Polish embassy/consulate in home country, the guardian or parent should accompany their under-age children.

Can I extend my Schengen visa in Poland?

Yes, you can extend your Poland Schengen visa but only in exceptional cases where new facts and special reasons arise after entry in Poland.

Please read How to Extend a Schengen Visa to understand in what circumstances and what are the conditions you must fulfill in order to be eligible to Extend your Poland Schengen Visa.

Poland National D-type visa

If you intend to stay in the territory of Poland for a total of more than 90 days (at least 91 days) during one or more visits within a half-year period calculated from the date of first entry, you need to apply for a national D-type visa.

Attention! Please consult the Embassy of Poland in your country for the updated Poland Visa requirements!